HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS
Yields: 8 tortillas
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup lard
  • ½ cup cool water
PREPARATION
  1. Place flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Use a pastry cutter to combine dry ingredients and lard until a coarse crumb is formed.
  3. Stir in water and then knead with hands until dough forms a well incorporated ball. Wrap in plastic and allow to sit at room temperature for one hour.
  4. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls. Set aside on a plate covered with a damp paper towel until ready to cook.
  5. Using a tortilla press, flatten each ball of dough between two sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap.
  6. When ready to cook, preheat small cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  7. To cook tortillas, carefully peel away from both pieces of wax paper and lay flat in center of hot skillet. Cook for 30 seconds per side or until they start to create air bubbles and brown.
  8. Serve immediately or place in a tortilla warmer to keep warm.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at http://bakelovegive.com/homemade-flour-tortillas/